Apple iPhone 16e vs Oppo Reno 12
Verdict
Apple iPhone 16e scores higher on the OH Rank (57 vs 56), winning 4 of 10 categories including Performance and IP Protection. Oppo Reno 12 is 2.6mm wider than Apple iPhone 16e. Apple iPhone 16e is the more recent release, from Feb 28, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
57
56
Apple iPhone 16e
71.5mm (2.81in) · Feb 28, 2025 · Rank #199
11+6+6+12+9+5+3+0+5+0 = 57
* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: In a departure from its SE edition size and price, Apple decided to offer a stripped down to a minimum iPhone for people who have to stay in its ecosystem and are looking to spend as little as they can. This phone is a let-down forcing more sacrifices then SE phones used to do but it looks like Apple is ready to take that gamble.
PROs
good build, fast A18 with NVMe performance, IP68 protection (immersible to 6m), good 12MP 23mm PDAF selfie, 6 years of updates of a mature and feature rich iOS, global supply chain and support
CONs
barely a day of endurance from a 4000mAh lithium battery with 110min painfully-slow 24W (7.5W wireless) charging, 60Hz OLED screen with 800nits brightness 460ppi and HDR support (but no HDR10+ or Dolby Vision), single back 48MP 26mm OIS PDAF lense, average video recording, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality, slow USB-C 2.0 port
Oppo Reno 12
74.1mm (2.92in) · Jun 2024 · Rank #203
5+14+8+6+9+3+3+5+3+0 = 56
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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